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“What is the First Step Towards Enlightenment”

When we find ourselves in an uncomfortable situation… that is the first step towards renewal… and the first step towards enlightenment. Nothing is ever gained without giving up something. Take, for instance, a child who was constantly berated by his father for not being good enough. And thus for years as a young man, he struggles. He wants to be a great artist, and he truly is a great artist, but the memory of his fathers words “Art is a hobby, art is not a job… get a job” rings loud in his unconscious mind. Finding Our True Path

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By Derek O'Neill
My First Spirital Experience

At about age five I had what I would now call my first spiritual experience. rnMy family would call it my first weird experience. At the time I was un- rnaware of the experience because when you are a child, you are still connected rnto God. You don’t even realize that you are in the world unless, of course, rnyou are one of those unfortunate souls who decide to pay off all of your karma rnwith parents that won’t love you. I know none of you had those types of par- rnents

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By Dada Bhagwan
Presence of Soul in our Body

Do you know, in reality, you yourself are a Soul? Yes, your real Self is your Soul!! rnWhen you say you are dead, it is the physical body that’s dead, and not you. By principle, anything that is born has to die. So death is connected to birth. The body was born one day, and hence will die one day. However, the Soul is a permanent entity, and that’s what you really are! Nothing can work in the absence of the Soul. rnAs soon as the Soul leaves the body, the body is declared

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“7 Ways to Thrive and Love Life”

“7 Ways to Thrive and Love Life” Here are 7 simple ways to thrive when it seems to be very challenging. 7 ways to love life, 7 ways to be happy, 7 ways to enjoy every single moment that you are alive. And much more than that… 7 ways to be true to yourself and love your life. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More - See Link Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/Ux4jLEW6RA0

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“How to Become Aware of Everything”

How to become aware and step out of our own self-imposed box that we live in every day. Dr. Paul Haider Watch and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Copy and paste the following URL into your browser to watch video https://youtu.be/zfEWjEXDyrM Feel Free to Share this Article - Dr. Paul Haider - Spiritual Teacher and Master Herbalist for over 30 years, You can find Dr. Haider on FB under Dr. Paul Haider, Healing Herbs, Wordpress Blog “Relax Into Success”

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“Many Paths to the Summit of Consciousness”

As we grow as souls we have different learning lessons that come our way, and many paths to the summit of consciousness. We are all moving up the mountain of divine consciousness, some are taking the long way on switchbacks moving from side to side slowly climbing the mountain of supreme consciousness. It takes a long time to move up the mountain this way, and it may even take eons and the passage of many lifetimes. But eventually, a steadfast devotee of truth, love, and peace will make his way to the top and attain his goal.

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“Organic Garlicky White Pumpkin and Garbanzo Bean Soup”

Here is a great tasting twist on a traditional soup from Spain. This hearty soup is easy to make, takes no time at all to put together and it’s sure to please everyone. Plus it’s full of the nutritional power of organic pumpkin and garbanzo beans. Ingredients: 3 - Cups of Organic White Pumpkin with the skin on cut into medium pieces. Use small organic white pumpkins because their skin is very tender and they cook quickly. 3 - Cups of Organic Garbanzo Beans Cooked 1 - Large Organic Yellow Onion Chopped

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By Yumi Sakugawa
10 Possible Answers to the Question “Why is God Laughing?”

(Author’s note: for a more legitimate, useful answer to this question, please read “Why is God Laughing if there is So Much Suffering?” by Deepak Chopra and order the book on Amazon here ) Just read the “25 things” Facebook meme from the ghost of Oscar Wilde Wasn't paying attention; turned wine into water George Carlin tribute airing on Comedy Central Knows THE Secret behind The Secret Tricked the devil again into turning a calamity into a blessing Watching novice m

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Doubt, and Certitude About the Divine

“Seeing is believing” has been a proverb for humanity since time immemorial. Yet, as we delve deeper into the way the world functions, we come to understand that what we see is not always an accurate reflection of the underlying reality. We see the sun rise in the East and set in the West on a daily basis, and for ages, we believed that this meant that the sun rotated around the earth. Today in the age of the internet and digital manipulation of information and images, we understand that not everything we see is actually true and accurate.

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“How to Always Be Happy”

Here is a simple way you can be happy 24/7 And here is exactly how that can be accomplished. You deserve to be happy! We all do! Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Copy and paste the following URL into your browser to watch video https://youtu.be/UzKHuLluEfUFeel Free to Share this Article - Dr. Paul Haider - Spiritual Teacher and Master Herbalist for over 30 years, You can find Dr. Haider on FB under Dr. Paul Haider, Healing Herbs, Wordpress Blog “Relax Into Success”r

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“How to Open Up to Your Spiritual Side”

“We are Spiritual Beings Living a Human Dream and People Disregard Their Spirit… Which Leads to Havoc” Many times I find that people don’t listen to their spiritual side. And this leads to havoc in their lives and they wonder why things are not going well. Take for instance a man who knows that when he eats wheat of any kind he has lots of stomach and intestinal irritations. Yet he keeps eating it disregarding all the discomfort. Then later he wonders why he’s having inflammation on all over his body and his arthritis is getting to the point that he can’t even get up and move around.

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“Katuk or Tropical Asparagus - High in Protein”

Katuk also known as Sauropus androgynous, Cinnamon Leaves, and Tropical Asparagus, also Chekkurmenis, Sweet Leaf Bush, Japanese Malungay, and Changkok Manis is a plant that loves humid climates and somewhat shady areas and katuk is a good source of protein. Where it Grows - Katuk grows in India, Java, Malaysia, Indonesia and other places in Asia. Plus Australia and other tropical regions of the world including Florida, some areas of the Gulf Coast of the US, and Hawaii.

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“Proven Health Benefits of Cnidium Fruit”

“No Side Effects of Any Kind” Cnidium fruit is also known as Cnidium Monnieri or She Chuang Zi in Chinese Medicine is a powerful healing herb that’s great for erectile dysfunction, protects the liver, helps with osteoporosis. It heals fatty liver disease, helps with diabetes, it’s a good antihistamine, and it’s wonderful for asthma. And it’s full of powerful antioxidants, helps with weight loss, and so much more… and has no side effects. And Cnidium fruit has been used in Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More

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By Neil David Chan
A Higher Conversation.

What you think, you create. What you create, you become. What you become, you express. What you express, you Experience. What you Experience, you are. What you are, you think. This is the circle of life. Ancient Wisdom Thought, Word and Deed as told to us from ancient times are the foundation of all human life. Controlling our thoughts is very critical. What we think is manifested, meaning we create what we think. This is why our sponsoring thought needs to be on good things.

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By Zahra'a Lafal
Beyond suffering

If I am not mistaken, lots of people enjoy suffering, and I am not excluding myself from this equation. I remember times when I drag myself consciously to a past memory and start crying, even if that memory doesn’t mean anything to me now. Do I love crying? Well most women do. Maybe it is kind of releasing some emotions that needed to be released and didn’t complete the releasing and healing process. I wish this is the case. Or maybe it is the ups and down of my biologica

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“A Simple Modern Day Miracle”

“A True Story of Divine Intervention” Sometimes things happen that we take for granted but in reality, they are true miracles. Here is one example. There is a lady in India who has a large spiritual altar with lots of paintings and photos of Jesus, Krishna, Buddha, and many more great avatars there on her altar. She cleans the alter every single day and is meticulous about putting everything back in place.

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“Healing Rheumatoid Arthritis Naturally”

“A Case Study - Medical Doctor with Rheumatoid Arthritis Healed With Diet Change Alone” Lots of doctors will tell you that Rheumatoid Arthritis can’t be healed. But here is one medical doctor’s process of changing her eating habits and being totally healed of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a very short period of time.

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“The Power of a Single Word”

Just think of a doctor coming up and saying you have “Cancer” and all of a sudden there is a powerful feeling of doom that takes over. Or take for instance someone saying I “Love” You and a feeling of elation takes over— Words Have Amazing Power.

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Friends As Fellowship

Friends as Fellowship are one of the most powerful assets a human being could have. Life is challenging on this planet. With loving friends who have our back we know that we are not alone in the world. When we have friends as fellowship we have a built in support system to help us along the way especially when the chips are down. Sharing our weaknesses and challenges in life with a friend who doesn't judge us and instead listens to us share our pain is very healing. Receiving encouragement and positive feedback is such a gift.

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Spiritual Humility

The quality of humility is important to keep the ego in check, but even here, the ego finds ways to create an artificial form of humility that actually reinforces the ego. Those following an inspiring leader, or treading a path that provides true spiritual experience may use their position to puff up the ego and provide a sense of superiority or that one’s own path is better than others, or one’s progress exceeds that of others, etc. There is, as with all things, a fine line between true spiritual humility and the ‘appearance’ of humility outwardly.

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“9 Reasons Why People Don’t Heal - And How They Can”

There are a number of things that keep people from healing. Many of them we can change and do something about. Healing these 9 challenges to healing bring peace to our heart and mind. Which one of these 9 areas do you need to focus on? Many Blessings to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch My Video and Find Out More - See Link Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel https://youtu.be/XBswhjAL3iU

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“Choosing the Negative or the Positive”

“What Do You Choose?” Here is a quote by the great American Guru… Dr. David Hawkins who said: “Hell is the final outcome of constantly choosing the negative and thus isolating oneself from love.” And someone yesterday asked me; “why would anyone ever choose the negative?” Here is what I replied.

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“Finding Liberation Now”

Anyone can find liberation while here on earth. Most people feel that the body is some kind of bondage for spirit. But at the same time our time on earth is very important and should be used to create good and thus love God, the Universe, and Great Spirit.

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“The Power of Love and Healing”

Healing is impossible without love. Love is the main ingredients for all healing. Healing our mind, body, spirit, and healing all those around us. Here is the process of healing life in general… Remember… Love for the Sake of Love. Dr. Paul Haider See URL Below to Watch Dr. Haider’s Video on Youtube About This Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Feel Free to Share https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/02/11/the-power-of-love-and-healing/

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“What Do the Georgia Guide Stones Tell Us”

The Georgia Guide Stones were created in 1979 by RC Christian and the stones weigh over 20 tons and everything is written in multiple languages. Soon after no one could find this man it’s as if he vanished into thin air. The stones seem to be a guide for everyone in the future in order to care for the planet.

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“What John of God said to Me”

“My First Step Towards Healing” And as I walked up to see John of God after passing all the people and mediums meditating it was profound. The energy in the room is vibrating and it can be felt in an amazing way. And they also have lots of 300 and 400-pound quartz crystals in the room and they seem to be intensifiers for the energy.

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How to Survive in the Mad, Mad World

Everywhere you look, things are changing. That is all they talk about on the news and in magazines and all other forms of media. There is always some change, some crisis being pointed out to us. What does all this mean to you?nnEven with all the hype about the collapse of the monetary system, mortgage system, school systems, fuel systems, etc., you are still in charge of your own life. Your own experience. You did know that you are in charge, right? What! No one told you? You

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By Deepak Chopra
Spiritual Hierarchy

Question: I have been studying various spiritual paths for over twenty years and have incorporated ideas, meditations and practices as my higher self has lead me, including some from your teachings. I've been trying to reconcile the concepts of a "spiritual hierarchy" and a path of initiation that includes various rules and codes of conduct (like in some of the works of J. Krishnamurti and Baird T. Spalding) with what I'm reading in your book "How to Know God." Do you embrace

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“My Easter Message”

There are 3 things that I would like to ask, Three important aspects of being that I feel everyone should ponder. Happy Easter to Everyone! Dr. Paul Haider Copy and paste the following URL into your browser to watch video https://youtu.be/6u2Dx3xaz6M Watch and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Feel Free to Share this Article - Dr. Paul Haider - Spiritual Teacher and Master Herbalist for over 30 years, You can find Dr. Haider on FB under Dr. Paul Haider, Healing Herbs, Wordpress Blog “Relax Into Success”

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By DadaBhagwan
Is karma natures revenge or causality?

Do you know how does one get the fruit of karma (effect) in the next life? Its the seed that gives the fruit of karma.rnFor instance, the victim himself has accumulated the cause karmas of receiving insults from his past life, by sowing the respective seeds of karma. Suppose we sowed the seeds of insult. But for the maturation of the fruit of karma, all the evidences have to be met. Our causes result as an effect and manifest into a physical form of an insult only when all th

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By Cynthia Madison
Spiritual tips that will help you live a better life

People who are living the spiritual lifestyle tend to flourish. They build great relationships, have high self-esteem, and, generally, are on top of the world. If you’re not committed to the spiritual plan , then that is a shame. Spirituality can enhance your mental and physical health. The thing about spirituality is that it’s a very personal experience. In other words, it’s something that only you gain. There are no two identical paths. Each spiritual path

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“An Orb Found Near My Playing Video”

Yesterday a young lady was playing my video and this took place. After presenting my video yesterday on Youtube I received a very nice email from a young lady. She told me she had a gift for me… and she did… I was surprised myself. She emailed me this photograph that she took of her computer screen and my image on her screen while I was talking on Youtube… and beside my image is a very distinct spiritual orb of energy. See Photo-- use link - https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/01/08/an-orb-found-near-my-playing-video/

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“Why is Incense Important”

Down through the ages burning incense has been used for spiritual cleansing, to set the mood for spiritual practice, and to open the mind and help with stress. The use of incense goes back to 2,000 BC and has been used in all sorts of religious and spiritual practices. And incense is still used today—why because it works to cleanse the mind, body, spirit, and to cleanse the spiritual qualities of a home and other places.

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Invisible Forces in Our Lives and in Our Evolutionary Growth

We do not consider, for the most part, the reliance we have for all things in our lives in the world, upon invisible forces that are at work. We basically take these things for granted, give them names and treat them as a reality that we do not have to think about or reflect upon. No one can “see” gravity. It is an invisible force in the physical world, but we utilize this force and respond to this force and its effects. Similarly with electricity, we cannot see it, but we can see its effects when we flip the switch and the lights go on.

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The Role and Destiny of the Body

The physical body has provided spiritual seekers with a riddle and a challenge throughout time and across the globe. For those focused on the exte al life there is no question. They enjoy, they develop the capacities of the body, they do not think twice about it, other than to the extent that their religious or moral training has provided them reasons to treat the normal functions of the body as sinful or immoral, and the expectations of society challenge the body image of the individual to raise up feelings of shame or pride.

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“The Miracle of Snowy Mountain”

“The Miracle of Snowy Mountain” Here is a true story of a miracle that took place not that long ago. We have miracles that take place all around us… but are we able to see them? Learn how you too can see miracles. Dr. Paul Haider Watch my Video via the Youtube URL below Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel https://paulhaider.wordpress.com/2018/02/04/the-miracle-of-snowy-mountain/

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Understanding the Various Causes of Visions of Deities, Saints and Sages

The transcription of inner events and experiences into our mental framework will generally utilize symbols, images and personalities which fit into our background, education, and experience, so as to build a link and acceptance through use of familiar images. We frequently find recounted the appearance of Jesus or the Virgin Mary to those who follow the Christian faith, while a Hindu may see Krishna (or any other Deity, Saint or Sage in the various traditional forms of worship), and a Buddhist, Lord Buddha.

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“From Wheelchair to Walking with John of God”

Here is a true story of a man who was in a wheelchair for most of his life and was healed and able to walk when he went to see John of God. Amazing Miracles Happen at Casa with John of God. Dr. Paul Haider Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel Use the URL below to watch Dr. Haider’s Youtube video about this https://youtu.be/q-gOruiKNL8

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“Great Things are Happening Now”

Right now, on this planet, we have more good things than we have every had before… let’s look at the good and be happy. It is said in all the spiritual texts that we are to be happy and joyful and see the good in everything… and be like a child which are always happy. Right Now We Have the Following More Food Than Ever Before - Right now, we have more food on the planet than at any other time in the history of the world. In fact, in the US more people are dying of having too much food which is just the opposite.

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“Puerto Rican Veggie and Rice Soup”

Here is my version of what we call “Asopoa” or Rice Soup here in Puerto Rico. This is wonderfully warm and filling meal which is great those subzero days in the midwest and eastern states right now. Plus this soup is full of the goodness of organic carrots and spinach… and this meal is super inexpensive to make. Another great Whole-Foods Plant-Based recipe. Ingredients: 3 - Cups of Cooked Organic Brown Rice 1 - Large Organic Yellow Onion - Chopped 10 - Cloves of Organic Garlic - Minced 8 - Large Organic Carrots - Sliced

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“Tawa Tawa for Dengue and Platelet Production”

Tawa Tawa Tea works great for infections, anxiety, diarrhea, asthma, Dengue Fever, lowers blood pressure, it’s antibacterial, anti-fungal, and kills ameba parasites. Tawa Tawa also helps with stress, increases platelet production, works great for rashes, oral ulcers, and much more. And this plant is probably growing in your backyard right now. Dr. Paul Haider - Master Herbalist Watch Video and Find Out More Please Subscribe to My Youtube Channel To Watch Dr. Haider's Video on Youtube About this please copy and paste the following URL into your browser - Thank You

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